United States

PEPs & Sanctions

Sanctions Must Target Crypto ‘Infrastructure’ to Combat Evasion: RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

New report says focusing on exchanges and liquidity providers is key to disrupting Russia's sanctions circumvention networks.

PEPs & Sanctions

US, UK Issue Joint Guidance on Sanctions Regimes

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

New comparative guidance from OFAC and OFSI clarifies crucial differences in ownership rules, enforcement, and reporting.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Targets Scam Networks With New Sanctions, Rulemaking

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

The US has sanctioned individuals and entities linked to the Prince Group and proposed new rules to close circumvention loopholes used by the Huione Group.

Cybersecurity

US Halts Blacklisting of DeepSeek, Over 100 Chinese Firms

By Editors | 22/06/2026

The move is seen as an effort to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing, despite approval was already received for on national security grounds.

Structural Regulation

US Launches Major Review of Swaps Definitions and Data Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

The SEC and CFTC are seeking industry feedback on harmonising derivatives rules to address market innovation and data complexity.

Structural Regulation

CFTC Reviews Framework for Foreign Exchange Access

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

The US regulator is reviewing its framework for FBOTs, including those in Asia, that offer direct access to US traders.

Capital Adequacy

Industry Urges US Regulators to Refine Basel III Endgame Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

IIF, ISDA and SIFMA call for enhanced risk sensitivity and reduced operational burdens in the final rules, backed by a new quantitative study.

KYC & CDD

US Regulators Propose Bank-Style KYC Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

Proposal would require stablecoin issuers to establish formal customer identification programmes, aligning with existing BSA obligations for banks.

Data Privacy

JPMorgan Restricts Staff Access to Anthropic AI in Hong Kong

By Editors | 19/06/2026

The US bank has reportedly blocked access for its Hong Kong staff due to licensing terms, following a similar move by Goldman Sachs.